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Eigenbrod Family History

Eigenbrod Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eckenrod, Eigner, Weisbrod, Eisenbraun, Eckenrode, Eisenbarth

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Where is the Eigenbrod family from?

You can see how Eigenbrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eigenbrod family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eigenbrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Eigenbrod families living in Minnesota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Eigenbrod's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eigenbrod families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eigenbrod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eigenbrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eigenbrod. 24% of Eigenbrod men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Eigenbrod women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Eigenbrod family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Eigenbrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eigenbrod census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 167 immigration records available for the last name Eigenbrod. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 189 military records available for the last name Eigenbrod. For the veterans among your Eigenbrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eigenbrod lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eigenbrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Eigenbrod in 1964 was 77, and 11 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eigenbrod

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eigenbrod ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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